ASTM D 6579 Standard Practice for Molecular Weight Averages and Molecular Weight Distribution of Hydrocarbon and Terpene Resins by Size-Exclusion Chromatography

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ASTM D 6579 Document Information:

Title
Standard Practice for Molecular Weight Averages and Molecular Weight Distribution of Hydrocarbon and Terpene Resins by Size-Exclusion Chromatography

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Nov 1, 2006

Scope:

This practice covers the determination of apparent molecular weight (MW) averages and molecular weight distributions (MWD) for THF-soluble hydrocarbon and terpene resins by size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). This technique is not absolute; it requires calibration with standards of known molecular weight. This practice is applicable to resins containing molecular-weight components that have elution volumes falling within the elution volume range defined by polystyrene standards.

NOTE 1—SEC is also known as gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

SEC systems employ low-volume liquid chromatography components and columns packed with relatively small (generally 3 to 20 µm) microporous particles. Highperformance liquid chromatography instrumentation and automated data handling systems for data acquisition and processing are also required.

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

Keywords:

molecular weight distribution

terpene resins

molecular weight average

polystyrene standards

polydispersity

hydrocarbon resins

size exclusion chromatography (SEC)

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